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My band is putting together a CD sized group of songs. Here is one of my songs from a few years ago. It is almost finished but I would like your comments on the recording and mix. The song itself is not going to change. Thanks!!



















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Hi Colin:

I'm writing as I listen. I had a little trouble getting the SoundClick player to keep from dithering before I signed on. It works fine now. The instrumental "lead-in" sounded a little like "Memories" but then the vocals kicked in.

I like the recording and mix. Both sound good and the song works quite well. No nits here. Good luck with the song.

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I like this song Colin. Mix sounds fine. Fantastic vocals.

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Hi Colin.
Personally, I would take the hi hat down a little for a start.
Other than that I think the mix is about right.
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Thanks everyone. Yes, Vic, I agree and will turn it down.


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I turned the hi-hat down a bit.

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Hi Colin,

Neat song with lots of cool layers of meaning!
I can't decide if it's ponderings infused with food and drink or food and drink infused with ponderings!

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Thanks Lisa,

I had never thought of it as ponderings, merely observations, but Italy is infused with food and drink!


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Is there too much bass?


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Colin,

Cool song mate! I like the bass. I think the vocal's reverb is just a "hair" too wet--would back off the reverb a bit & dampen slightly for giving the vocals a little more warmth and independent presence with this song. If mastering this, I might pull a tad out of the "high mid area over-all a tad." Nice song and nice job all round however! I like the duet.

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Eddie, I took your advice and backed it off a bit. See what you think now.......Thanks




















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Hi again, Colin:

I enjoyed this version even more. It almost has a "spaghetti western" feel to it... and I like it. Yeah, Cappuccino is nice in the morning. The vocals are right as well as the harmonies.
As always, best wishes for success with this song.

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Colin,

The vocals are sitting much better now, and warmer. Very nice.

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I guess this is a brand new recording -- or did you use the older backing track and just re-do the voices?

Sounds like a mighty fine tune for your current band. The female vocal adds a lot of variety. Nice guitar work in there.



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Thanks Kevin. This is a new recording with the band members playing keys, bass and drums.


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Polished this a bit more with a third harmony vocal from our keyboard player and some mix tweaking.....


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Overall, this sounds really good. My only tiny nit would be that when your female vocalist sings a verse, it really stands out to me. I don't know that it's a technical thing, just that the feeling of her voice is really different than the male ones and I wonder if it wouldn't sound smoother to keep it all the same male vocal with hers just for harmony? Just a thought.

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Ricki,

Thanks for that feedback. An earlier version of the song was by the one male singer (me). This is by the band in which we share vocals (only a couple of duets though).

We are trying to promote the band and show off her voice a bit with this one. I might have her vocal a bit too loud - she definitely cuts through more.


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I like how you embed the links! I need to figure that out.

Cool song. Vocals could come up ever so slightly (maybe just yours) I think but could be my headphones too. Tight guitar work. Like the duet for sure.

Nice work Colin. Very good.

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Thanks Ricky. I have tweaked some more and gone to press so it is what it is.....


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Colin,

Reading through the thread, I see that you have put this one to bed... which you definitely should... The mix is excellent. Everything sits where it should - the guitars sound great - the vocals are crisp and clear...

An enjoyable listen.

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Floyd,

Thanks for that. The song is on the new band EP and we sold a few yesterday for the first time!


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Hey there Colin,

I don't claim to be an expert on mixing etc, but it sure sounded good to my ears. Thanks for sharing and good luck with it!

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Hi Colin,

I had another listen with the changes ... I said the song was neat the first time around and now...it's neat-ER! I really like how the song sort of plays mind games with the listener!

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Sounds great on my KRK's. IMO
everything is sittin' where it oughta.

Enjoyed it.

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It certainly has improved.
Good job.
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Thanks everyone. I now have a box of CDs....EPs actually, since there are only 5 songs.

You can check it out here..... https://theroseislandband.bandcamp.com/album/different-shades


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